Aroldis Chapman Had PRP Injection After Knee Injury; Will Be Examined in 2 Weeks
New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman's ailing knee will keep him out for at least two more weeks.
Per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Chapman will be re-evaluated in two weeks after the player received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his left knee.
The Yankees announced Wednesday Chapman had been placed on the 10-day disabled list with left knee tendinitis.
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Chapman earned an All-Star nod this season after posting a 1.35 ERA with 26 saves, 17 hits allowed and 68 strikeouts over 40 innings.
It's been a different story for Chapman in the second half. The 30-year-old has a 6.43 ERA with 16 strikeouts and 11 walks in nine games.
His last appearance on Aug. 21 against the Miami Marlins was particularly worrisome as his average fastball velocity of 96 mph was his lowest in a game since 2012, per The Athletic's Marc Carig.
A two-week timetable means Chapman will be looked at on Sept. 7. The Yankees end the regular season Sept. 30 against the Boston Red Sox. They hold a four-game lead over the Oakland Athletics for the first wild-card spot in the American League.
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